Recruiter salary and cost of hiring in Idaho
The median recruiter in Idaho earned $64,990 a year in May 2025[1], 14.4% below the US median of $75,940. That puts Idaho at #44 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-1071. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $43,820 | $64,990 | $102,490 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Idaho earns $49,460–$81,050; the top tenth earns $102,490 or more, 2.3 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Idaho median that makes about $92,843 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Idaho
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $81,480 | 2,180 | |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $89,130 | 110 | |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $88,200 | 280 | |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $79,780 | 280 | |
| Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $79,820 | 240 | |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $79,130 | 290 | |
| Twin Falls, ID | $82,190 | 190 | |
| Pocatello, ID | $73,950 | 130 |
Boise City, ID pays the most ($66,060) and Pocatello, ID the least ($61,150): $4,910 a year apart for the same job.
What a recruiter does
A recruiter finds and attracts candidates, screens them, manages the interview process and closes offers for the hiring managers.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | +0.9% | |
| South Carolina | +0.6% | |
| Idaho | +0.0% | |
| Alabama | -0.1% | |
| Montana | -1.8% |
Questions
How much does a recruiter earn in Idaho?
The median was $64,990 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $49,460 to $81,050.
What does it cost to employ a recruiter in Idaho?
About $92,843 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Idaho do recruiters earn the most?
Boise City, ID, with a median of $66,060 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1071: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes131071.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.